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Meaning of monazite in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɑnəˌzaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    monazite

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from German Monazit, from Greek monazein‘live alone’ (because of its rare occurrence)

    Definitions

    1. a reddish-brown mineral containing rare earth metals

    Examples

    • « an important source of thorium and cerium »

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